Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with My Fave Birria Tacos, a culinary masterpiece that transforms your taco night into a flavorful fiesta. These authentic tacos feature tender, slow-braised beef infused with a medley of spices and topped with melted Oaxacan cheese, all wrapped in crisp corn tortillas. Each bite bursts with flavor and is perfectly complemented by a savory consomé for dipping. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home, these birria tacos promise to satisfy your cravings and bring everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs organic chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 12 organic corn tortillas
- Shredded Oaxaca cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Soak guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened. Blend with onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, beef stock, apple cider vinegar, bay leaves, and spices until smooth.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chuck roast with salt and pepper; brown on all sides (5-7 minutes). Add blended sauce from Step 1 and simmer on low heat for 150 minutes until the beef is tender.
- Shred cooked beef and heat corn tortillas in a skillet until warm. Assemble tacos by adding shredded beef and Oaxaca cheese; cook until crispy.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and alongside Pico de Gallo.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow-braising
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg